The 2023-24 NBA regular season has concluded, revealing the playoff teams for each conference, including the four teams competing in the play-in tournament for the final two seeds in the Eastern and Western Conferences.
In the Eastern Conference, the Boston Celtics, New York Knicks, Milwaukee Bucks, Cleveland Cavaliers, Orlando Magic, and Indiana Pacers have secured spots in the playoffs. Meanwhile, the Oklahoma City Thunder, Minnesota Timberwolves, Denver Nuggets, Los Angeles Clippers, Dallas Mavericks, and Phoenix Suns will be participating in the first round in the West.
The play-in tournament in the East will feature matchups between the Philadelphia 76ers and Miami Heat, as well as the Chicago Bulls and Atlanta Hawks. In the West, the Los Angeles Lakers will face the New Orleans Pelicans, while the Sacramento Kings will meet the Golden State Warriors. The play-in tournament is scheduled to take place Tuesday-Friday, followed by the start of the 2024 NBA playoffs on Saturday.
The matchups were finalized on the last day of the regular season with the Thunder emerging victorious in a three-way battle for the No. 1 seed in the West. The Nuggets secured the No. 2 seed, while the Phoenix Suns secured the final guaranteed playoff spot in the West with a win over the Timberwolves. In the East, the Knicks claimed the No. 2 seed, overtaking the Milwaukee Bucks.
The Pelicans fell into the play-in after losing to the Lakers, while the Pacers clinched the final guaranteed playoff spot in the East by defeating the Hawks.
The upcoming NBA playoffs promise to be thrilling, with the top teams in each conference preparing to face off in intense matchups. The road to the NBA Finals is set, with fans eagerly anticipating the exciting basketball action ahead.
As the playoffs approach, basketball enthusiasts and fans alike are anticipating the intense competition and electrifying moments that will unfold on the court. With high stakes and fierce competition, the stage is set for an exhilarating postseason in the world of professional basketball.